N843GS

This airframe, registered as N843GS, is a 1995-built Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3R, manufacturer serial number 5184. The aircraft is owned by EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION CORP, a corporation based in Cheyenne, WY, US, and operates in the US registry. The Challenger has been listed in operator and avionics summaries with a Collins Pro Line II fit and is noted for its high-density seating capability and executive cabin availability. Condition and valuation highlights specific to this airframe are not published in the supplied data.

The cabin for this Challenger 601-3R is described as a typical 9–12-place executive layout with a forward galley and an enclosed lavatory, while the airframe can be configured up to 22 seats for high-density carriage. Avionics listings associated with the operator note a Collins Pro Line II suite reported for this specific aircraft, supporting conventional business-jet navigation and communications for domestic and transcontinental missions. Based from its owner’s location in Cheyenne, WY, typical operations for this airframe would include corporate transport, charter or high-density passenger moves within the US continental range of approximately 3,718 nm. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CF34-series turbofan support and Challenger-series component programs as implied by the engine and airframe combination.

The Canadair Challenger 601-3R series occupies a mid-size business-jet niche, offering transcontinental range with a comfortable cabin and robust systems for 1990s-era corporate operations. Its primary competitors historically include similarly sized business jets offering long-range cruise near 459 kts and cabin flexibility up to two-dozen seats. Buyer and charter demand for 601-series airframes is influenced by airframe age, avionics fit (here Collins Pro Line II), engine family commonality (GE CF34 variants), and the availability of maintenance and parts for 1990s Challenger models. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial (5184) reflect typical legacy Challenger factors: interior refurbishment needs, avionics upgrades, and CF34 lifecycle management.